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The New York Mets’ season has hit rock bottom and they are making a big change in the clubhouse.
Carlos Mendoza, who took the team to a National League Championship Series in his first year as MLB manager in 2024, has been relieved of his duties.
A nightmare season for the Mets reached a turning point Thursday night as the Mets were swept in four games by the Chicago Cubs. They have been outscored 58-22 during their current six-game losing streak and are 13 games under .500, their lowest mark of the season.
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New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza returns to the dugout after a pitching change during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field in New York City on April 29, 2026. (Heather Khalifa/Getty Images)
Since June 13 of last year, the Mets are 72-102.
This was nearly impossible to predict because the Mets have the largest payroll in baseball at nearly $330 million, but a 12-game losing streak in April has been impossible to overcome.
After having the best record in baseball at one point last summer, the Mets suffered an epic collapse to miss the postseason on the final day of the season. Afterward, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns reviewed the roster, and none of it has worked.
The Mets let Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz walk in free agency while trading Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo, and acquired Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert, Bo Bichette, Devin Williams and Luke Weaver. Polanco hasn’t played since April 14 and Robert since April 26, while Bichette is on pace for by far the worst full season of his career. Williams owns a 4.44 ERA after struggling with the New York Yankees last season, but Luke Weaver’s 2.12 ERA is a lone bright spot.
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza watches from the dugout during the third inning against St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field in New York City on June 11, 2026. (Brad Penner/Imagn Images)
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The Mets’ offense has the second-worst OPS in the league, at .675, and their starting pitchers’ 4.90 ERA is the third-worst mark. They also have the third-most errors in the league, despite Stearns opting for “run prevention” in the offseason.
But the first to get the ax was Mendoza.
“Carlos has led the organization with passion and grace and is loved by all who work with him on a daily basis,” Stearns said in a release. “Carlos’ impact on our players, staff and culture over the past three seasons has been transformative. Unfortunately, we know we are coming up short and change is necessary moving forward.”
Owner Steve Cohen added, “I want to express my deepest gratitude to Carlos Mendoza for his leadership and unwavering commitment. He represented this organization with integrity and dedication throughout, and I wish him and his family all the best.
“Our commitment to bringing our fans a championship-caliber team has not changed. There is no sugar coating it: this season has been a disappointment and our fans deserve better than what we have delivered.”
In the midst of a six-error night on Wednesday, which came during the second loss of a doubleheader, fans chanted Alonso’s name in frustration. That night also marked the first time since 1962, the team’s first year, that the Mets had an error by every infielder.
Former San Diego Padres manager Andy Green, who had worked in the team’s front office, will take over as the interim manager.
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza watches from the dugout during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field in New York City on May 30, 2026. (Brad Penner/Imagn Images)
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The Mets are 34-47 at the exact midway point of the season, putting them on pace to win fewer than 70 games for the first time since 2003.
